The Drive, Abington, Northampton
By Richard Greener
£ 750,000
Reviews
3 out of 5 stars
Richard Greener says ..
This truly outstanding semi detached four storey period town house provides extraordinarily spacious five bedroomed accommodation of approximately 3,500 square feet and whilst offering every modern convenience the property retains a wealth of original character features. There are two reception r...
Property Oracle says ..
The property is a 5 bedroom, 3 bathroom semi-detached house located on The Drive in Abington, Northampton. The property is situated in a desirable residential area with good access to local amenities and schools. The nearby Wallace Road Nursery School has an “Outstanding” Ofsted rating, and other schools such as Barry Primary School and Cedar Road Primary School have “Good” ratings. Northampton train station is approximately 3.53km away, providing convenient access to other areas.
Based on the provided images, the property appears to be in good condition. While some rooms retain original features, suggesting a period property, the property has also undergone some modernisation, particularly in the kitchen and bathrooms. The property benefits from a well-maintained garden.
Considering the average house price in the area is £288,000 and the average price per square foot is £230, the asking price of £750,000 for this property seems high. However, nearby comparable properties on The Drive have sold for significantly more, suggesting that the location and size of the property may justify a higher price point. Further information on the square footage of the property would be beneficial in confirming this.
The property appears to be a well-maintained period property with modern updates. The presence of a garden is a positive attribute. The location is desirable due to proximity to well-regarded schools and transport links. However, the listed price needs to be considered in light of the available data on comparable properties and the property’s square footage.
Therefore, we give this property 7 / 10. *Disclaimer: This is our option and does constitute a recommendation or financial advice. Do your own research. *
- Price
- 6
- Condition
- 8
- Location
- 9
- Land
- 7
- Bedrooms
- 5
- Bathrooms
- 3
- Sqft (est)
- 1,000.00
- Lot (est)
- 1,000.00
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Metrics Year-on-Year
- Average area value
- 253,125.00 £Decreased by 4.14 %
- Est sale value
- 176,000.00 £Decreased by 28.74 %
- Average area rental value
- 927.00 £/moDecreased by 14.48 %
- Est letting value
- 0.00 £/moDecreased by 100.00 %
- Est rental Yield
- 4.39 %Decreased by 10.95 %
- Crime Rate
- 6.00 %Unchanged by 0.00 %
Agent Activity
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Nearby Schools
| Name | Type | Ofsted | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wallace Road Nursery School | Local Authority Nursery School | Outstanding | 0.67 KM |
| Stimpson Avenue Academy | Academy Sponsor Led | Requires improvement | 0.71 KM |
| Kingsley Primary School | Academy Converter | 0.74 KM | |
| Barry Primary School | Community School | Good | 1.09 KM |
| Cedar Road Primary School | Academy Converter | Good | 1.10 KM |
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Nearby Streets
| Name | Average Price | Average Sqft | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Chaucer Court | £ 0 | 0 | 0.00 KM |
| Turner Street | £ 0 | 0 | 0.00 KM |
| Cutler Close | £ 98,000 | 0 | 0.00 KM |
| Perry Street | £ 200,000 | 0 | 0.00 KM |
| St Michael's Mount | £ 0 | 0 | 0.00 KM |
Nearby Transport
| Name | NLC | TLC | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Northampton | 1069 | NMP | 3.53 KM |
Nearby Listings
| Address | Price | Type | Score | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Drive, Abington, Northampton | £ 750,000 | BUY | 7 / 10 | 0.00 KM |
| The Drive, Abington, NN1 4RY | £ 175,000 | BUY | 5 / 10 | 0.01 KM |
| The Drive, Northampton, NN1 | £ 900,000 | BUY | 8 / 10 | 0.06 KM |
| The Drive, Kingsley, Northampton | £ 995,000 | BUY | 7 / 10 | 0.07 KM |
| St. Matthews Parade, Northampton | £ 115,000 | BUY | 6 / 10 | 0.11 KM |
Nearby Properties
| Address | Price | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| 19 The Drive | £ 499,000 | 0.01 KM |
| 3b The Drive | £ 144,000 | 0.01 KM |
| 9 The Drive | £ 725,000 | 0.01 KM |
| 2b The Drive | £ 212,000 | 0.01 KM |
| 2a The Drive | £ 70,000 | 0.01 KM |